Veteran actor Bhim Vakani, father of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah fame, Disha Vakani, died in Ahmedabad on April 7. The news was confirmed by producer Asit Kumarr Modi. Bhim had appeared in an episode of the show and also acted in films like Lagaan and Swades. A family statement is awaited.

Actress Disha Vakani, best known for her role as Dayaben in the hit sitcom Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, lost her father and veteran actor Bhim Vakani, who passed away in Ahmedabad on Tuesday, April 7. The news was confirmed by the show's producer, Asit Kumarr Modi, who shares a close bond with the Vakani family.

His cremation will be held in Ahmedabad.

Disha Vakani’s Father Bhim Vakani Passes Away

Bhim had also appeared in an episode of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah as Mavji Chheda, where he played a close friend of Dayaben's father-in-law, Champaklal Gada. Speaking to Money Control, Asit shared that Disha's father had been unwell for a while and earlier this morning, he was informing about his passing.